My 5810's 'File List' option suddenly became unavailable recently and when I tried connecting my laptop (which I was able to do earlier this year) there was no tell-tale 'bing bong' from Windows to say a device had been connected. It also spontaneously reboots (C457 -> run).

I've been scouring the boards looking for information on what the cause could be and from what I have read it looks like like it might be a power supply problem.

I have taken the lid off and looked at the capacitors but my less-than-expert eyes can't tell if they are 'domed ' or not:

Being unable to pause and rewind TV is making my children think we are back in the dark-ages so I'm under pressure to get it fixed. If anyone can shed any light on what the problem is and how to resolve it, I would appreciate it.

Thanks

Daren

_________________TF5810PVRt (yes, from TurboSat)

Previously able to access recorded programs via USB using Altair (but have now seen the light and installed Antares on Win 7 64 laptop)

My 5810's 'File List' option suddenly became unavailable recently and when I tried connecting my laptop (which I was able to do earlier this year) there was no tell-tale 'bing bong' from Windows to say a device had been connected. It also spontaneously reboots (C457 -> run).

I've been scouring the boards looking for information on what the cause could be and from what I have read it looks like like it might be a power supply problem.

I have taken the lid off and looked at the capacitors but my less-than-expert eyes can't tell if they are 'domed ' or not:

Always the first thing to try is a cold boot which can only be achieved by removing the mains plug for two minutes and then restoring power.